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Artwork Title: In the Milky Lake Thinking One
Size: B3 (364mm x 515mm)

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Artist: Yoshitomo Nara

Born on December 5, 1959, Yoshitomo Nara is a Japanese artist known for his eclectic works, characterized by his cartoon-like paintings of melancholic children and animals. After earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from Aichi Prefectural University of the Arts, he studied at the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in the late 1980s, drawing inspiration from both Eastern and Western cultures throughout his career. Nara's childhood was during a post-war era in Japan where exposure to Western pop culture, such as manga, Disney animation, and pop music, was increasing, which is often cited as an early influence on his work. While he has consistently stated that his work is not directly drawn from Japanese manga, his distinctive portraits with large eyes often prompt art critics to draw parallels between the two. Instead, he argues that by combining innocent children with cynical expressions or incongruous elements (such as sharp knives), he elevates his work to another spiritual level, reflecting on important issues of religion and philosophy.

Yoshitomo Nara has many devoted followers and has held numerous solo exhibitions worldwide. A major retrospective exhibition was held from 2003 to 2005, touring many locations. Nara's works are featured in many major museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the National Museum of Art, Osaka.

Title: In the Milky Lake Thinking One

B3 Poster Size: 36.4 x 51.5 cm